True Botanicals Pure Radiance Oil for oily acne-prone skin
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Argan Kernel Oil
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Astaxanthin Extract
Squalane
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your oily skin due to the presence of argan oil and sunflower seed oil, which hydrate and enhance barrier resilience without causing irritation.
- While it provides general skincare benefits, it lacks specialized ingredients to effectively address your acne, blemishes, and breakouts, or oiliness.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing extracts like Astaxanthin and Algae Extract.
How to apply
- Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
- Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
- Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.8k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this facial oil is highly praised for its ability to deeply hydrate and impart a radiant, youthful glow to dry and aging skin without feeling greasy. Many users appreciate its clean, plant-based formulation and aromatherapy-like scent. However, some find the luxury price point and specific earthy fragrance to be polarizing factors.
Highlights
Provides healthy glow Mostly Mentioned
- “gives a beautiful, bright, smooth skin”
- “imparts a little glow”
- “my skin really does look more glowy”
Deeply hydrates skin Often Mentioned
- “deeply hydrates without feeling heavy”
- “skin feels very hydrated”
- “nourishes and replenishes”
Quickly absorbs Often Mentioned
- “absorbs into my skin quickly”
- “gets absorbed so quickly”
- “does not leave a greasy look”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “it is expensive”
- “not exactly a bargain”
- “hefty price”
Clean, safe ingredients Sometimes Noted
- “made without toxins”
- “certified MADE SAFE”
- “clean, purposeful formulation”
Polarizing scent Sometimes Noted
- “not particularly fond of the... earthy scent”
- “scent is something I sort of wish came in a perfume”
Inconvenient packaging Rarely Noted
- “don't care for the dropper application”
- “inconvenient”
May clog pores Rarely Noted
- “can really settle into my pores”
- “avoid my nose and chin”
- “feedback on breakouts is mixed”
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Questions and answers
How well does True Botanicals Pure Radiance Oil work for oily acne-prone skin?
This oil provides moderate moisture and is very safe for oily skin, but it lacks targeted ingredients to help with acne and breakouts. Moisturizing treatments that fit this skin better need light hydration and ingredients that clear blemishes and balance oil without clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this oil a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Argan oil and sunflower seed oil make this oil a fit by hydrating your skin and improving its barrier resilience without causing irritation. It is very unlikely to cause irritation because it lacks harsh ingredients and contains soothing extracts like astaxanthin and algae extract. However, this skin type needs a product with specialized ingredients to tackle acne, blemishes, breakouts, and oiliness.
What does Argan Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?
Argan oil may be too heavy for oily, acne-prone skin because oils with certain fatty acid balances can sometimes clog pores and worsen breakouts. To properly care for oily skin, a product needs lightweight, balancing ingredients that help control excess shine without trapping oil.
What does Hemp Seed Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?
Hemp Seed Oil helps oily and acne-prone skin by adding lightweight moisture that feels soft without clogging pores. Because it is light and unlikely to trigger breakouts, it helps keep the face calm and balanced.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
True Botanicals Pure Radiance Oil goes as a treatment step in the evening routine. It is unlikely to irritate oily skin because it lacks harsh ingredients, but a product for this skin needs specialized ingredients that target breakouts and control oiliness.
Can I use this oil with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this oil with retinol by applying the oil after your retinol to help seal in moisture and keep your skin soft and smooth. Because this oil lacks specialized ingredients for blemishes and oiliness, oily acne-prone skin also needs targeted acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to effectively manage breakouts.
How often should I use it?
This moisturizing treatment works well in an evening routine for your oily acne-prone skin. Daily application is unlikely to cause irritation thanks to its soothing extracts, though it lacks specialized ingredients to actively clear breakouts.
Can this oil clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This oil is unlikely to clog pores or cause irritation on your oily skin, though some reviewers mention a low risk of clogged pores. Because it lacks specialized ingredients to address breakouts and oiliness, oily acne-prone skin needs a moisturizing treatment that also includes targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and oil-balancing components.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This oil works for your face, but a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and soothing plant extracts to safely care for the very thin skin around the eyes and larger areas on the body without feeling heavy.
Is this oil fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene and linalool).
What the research says
Topical application of an argan oil NLC-based hydrogel formulation increased skin hydration in healthy volunteers over a one-month period through a synergistic effect of NLC occlusion and argan oil hydration.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025Astaxanthin-loaded polyhydroxybutyrate microbeads achieved 98.1% encapsulation efficiency with sustained release, reduced degradation by 2-fold compared to unencapsulated astaxanthin, and showed no cytotoxicity or skin irritation in human cells and tests.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024Incorporating allantoin into argan oil enriched liposomes improved its accumulation in the dermis (~8.7μg/cm(2)) and permeation through the skin (~33μg/cm(2)) compared to conventional liposomes, water dispersion, and a commercial gel.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2016Unencapsulated cold-pressed industrial hemp seed oil at 0.12 mg/mL accelerated wound healing and increased normal human dermal fibroblast cell proliferation by 72% at 48 hours compared to baseline, though microencapsulation reduced this biological activity.
Journal of Oleo Science, 2026Safflower oil body-human epidermal growth factor microgel emulsions mixed with xanthan gum enhance transdermal absorption, regulate inflammation, accelerate angiogenesis, and promote re-epithelialization and remodeling in full-layer skin wounds in rats.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2022Oral astaxanthin supplementation significantly restored moisture content and improved elasticity but did not significantly decrease wrinkle depth compared to placebo in humans.
Nutrients, 2021Combining oral and topical astaxanthin in 30 healthy females improved skin wrinkles, age spots, elasticity, texture, and moisture, while 6 mg daily oral supplementation in 36 healthy males improved crow's feet wrinkles, elasticity, and transepidermal water loss.
Acta Biochimica Polonica, 2012Twice-daily application of a novel topical antioxidant formulation safe, well-tolerated, and effective in improving overall skin quality, fine lines, wrinkles, radiance, and hyperpigmentation in 32 healthy female subjects over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025
Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Argan Kernel Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Watermelon Seed Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Astaxanthin Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Helichrysum Italicum Oil Flower, Lavandula Hybrida Oil Lavender Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract Algae Extract, Nigella Sativa Seed Extract, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract Red Algae Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract Rosemary Extract, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil Raspberry Seed Oil, Santalum Paniculatum Oil Wood Sandalwood Oil Wood, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Silybum Marianum Milk Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Squalane, Tarchonanthus Camphoratus Oil, Tocopherol, Cranberry Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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